In the world of water studies, scientists often use environmental DNA (eDNA) to spot fish. But there's a problem: fish feed can fool these tests, making it seem like fish are present when they're not. This is a big issue, especially near fish farms, because it can give wrong results. Researchers to
Male infertility is a growing issue, but traditional semen tests might not tell the whole story. These tests often come up short, leaving many questions unanswered. That's where sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) comes in. SDF is a newer way to look at male infertility, but it's not yet clear how it conn
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 24 schoolgirls were taken from their dormitory in Maga, Nigeria, while one brave student managed to escape. The incident happened early Monday morning when armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School. These men climbed over the school fenc
In a remarkable turn of events, a decades-old mystery has been solved, thanks to the efforts of forensic science students and advanced technology. The case involves a woman found injured in a field in Woodstock, Maryland, back in 1971. She was treated in a hospital but never regained consciousness a
Deep in the Siberian permafrost, a young woolly mammoth named Yuka lay frozen for roughly 40, 000 years. In 2010, tusk hunters found Yuka's remarkably preserved body, with skin, muscle tissue, and even hair still intact. Scientists were thrilled, as Yuka's DNA was in such good shape that some cell n
Phages, those minuscule viruses that target bacteria, come in different types. Some are like bulls in a china shop, while others are more chill. Knowing which is which is crucial for science and the environment. The problem? The data we have is often incomplete, and the variety of phages is vast and
A cold case from Long Island has finally been cracked, but the news is bittersweet for the families involved. Advanced DNA technology has identified the man responsible for two horrific crimes committed nearly 30 years ago. Steven Briecke, a known criminal with a long history of offenses, was linked
In Guinea-Bissau, a country rich in biodiversity but struggling with poverty and illegal wildlife trade, a new approach is being tested to protect its animals. The idea is to use small, cheap labs and DNA codes to identify species and train locals. This could be a big deal for a place like Guinea-Bi
DNA in our blood can reveal a lot about our health. But to use it for spotting cancer, scientists need to clean it up first. The way they do this can make a huge difference. Right now, there's no agreement on the best cleanup method. This makes it hard to use DNA for cancer detection. Researchers d
Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The
